Generalist Operations Planner

The Hershey Company • Stuarts Draft, VA

6d • $80,560 - $100,700 • Onsite

About The Position

The Generalist Operations Planner independently executes planning activities across supply and operations planning at The Hershey Company’s Edgerton, Kansas plant. The role translates demand and operational requirements into accurate, executable production and material plans that support service, inventory, and financial objectives. Using intermediate planning expertise, analytical judgment, and cross-functional collaboration, the planner helps the plant deliver reliable results in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of relevant experience in supply chain, manufacturing, production planning, scheduling, inventory management, materials management, or a related field.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP platform.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree, ideally in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• JDA experience.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate detailed production schedules for assigned operations in support of the master production schedule and longer-term planning strategy.
• Manage MRP parameters and material requirements to support timely purchasing and delivery while achieving inventory targets.
• Analyze inventory performance, material availability, capacity, and shared resources; recommend actions that improve service, cost, productivity, and material flow.
• Maintain accurate bills of material and routing data while supporting the execution of engineering and product changes.
• Own defined planning processes and small projects, monitor progress, resolve issues, and ensure commitments are delivered on time.
• Partner with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, suppliers, and other stakeholders to identify constraints, mitigate risks, and communicate recommended solutions.
• Apply structured problem-solving techniques to resolve non-routine planning challenges and drive continuous improvement.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage beginning on Day 1.
• Wellness programs supporting physical and mental health.
• Competitive pay and annual incentive opportunities.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.
• Flexible ways of working where applicable.
• Career development programs, learning opportunities, and internal mobility.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed